Getting a Driver's Permit
Driver's Education, Student Driver
In This Guide:
In this guide, you will find information related to obtaining a driver's permit. The items necessary for a local DMV visit include a complete application for driver's license or Identification Card (Form DL-14A), social security number, proof of residence and school enrollment. There are three options for driver's education: parent-taught, self-taught, or completing a driver's education course.
They Might Be Thinking:
- What if I get into an accident?
- What will the driving test be like?
- How do I parallel park?
- What if I confuse the gas pedal for the brakes?
- Will I pass?
- What if I don't pass?
- Will my friends laugh at me if I don't pass this time?
- How do I know if I'm ready?
- What if I'm not ready?
- Can I postpone my driver's exam to a later date?
- What if I'm just procrastinating?
- How much does it cost to take the permit test?
- Can I afford to take the exam?
- Can I afford to fail the exam?
- Are there ways to practice the driving test material prior to doing the driving test?
- When should I take the exam?
Words That Might Be Encouraging:
- Practice makes perfect!
- Make sure you check necessary car features, such as mirror adjustments, headlights and brake lights, turn signals, hazard lights, and your emergency brake before driving.
- Be aware of crossing pedestrians, stop, and yield signs.
- Monitor your speed.
- Take a deep breath, relax, and drive safely.
- Stay on the right side of the road.
- Yield for pedestrians.
- Slow down when the traffic light turns yellow.
- Observe the speed limit.
- Come to a complete stop at stop signs.
- Keep your distance from the car ahead of you.
- Reduce your speed limit when children are in sight.
- Pull over to the side of the road when an ambulance/fire truck/police car with sirens on needs to pass through traffic.
- Drive cautiously amongst other drivers.
- Be a defensive driver to avoid potential accidents.
- Keep sight of all rearview mirrors.
Words That Might Be Discouraging:
- Don't die.
- You can text and drive.
- Only wear your seatbelt if you feel like it.
- If you're in a rush, just speed to your destination. You'll get there faster.
- Texting and driving is not a big deal since everyone does it anyway.
- There's no point in using your indicators.
- Not many people actually come to a complete stop at the stop sign, so it's up to you.
- The yellow light means speed up, so you can get through the traffic signal before it turns red.
- People get into accidents every day.
- Daily driving means you’re putting your life at risk every day.
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